The players of the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand have been enjoying tackling demanding repertoire on their annual course under MD, Tyme Marsters.
The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand is preparing for its annual course and tour under MD Tyme Marsters with exciting works old and new to perform.
Whilst the brass band movement in the UK contemplates the first signs of a return to rehearsals and ultimately concerts and competition, the banding movement in New Zealand has continued to enjoy performance opportunities.
In the latest issue of Mouthpiece , the official journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand, they have reflected on the last few months in which their National Youth Brass Band has enjoyed its annual course under the baton of MD Alan Spence and guest soloist Tyme Marsters.
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The concerts in Hamilton and Auckland were well received and gained a worldwide audience thanks to the Hamilton event being live streamed (one viewer being composer Oliver Waespi to enjoy a thrilling rendition of his major work, Hypercube ).
There is a rare chance to enjoy a live brass band concert on Thursday morning (7.00am GMT 21st January), when the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand will be performing in Hamilton.
The band has been holding its annual course this week and will be livestreaming the concert.
Very lucky
Speaking to 4BR, Emily Richards, Manager of the National Youth Brass Band said: We are very lucky here in New Zealand to be able to live a relatively normal brass banding life.
Despite the disruption of the last year, or maybe because of it, the band has come to the course very well prepared for a challenging programme which is entitled, Ka mua, ka muri: Walking backwards into the future .